under par
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However, the LIV golfer quickly assessed the bigger picture and takes salvation from the fact he set the clubhouse lead at eight under par.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Six other Englishman - Jordan Smith, Matt Wallace, Laurie Canter, Alex Fitzpatrick, Matthew Southgate, Tyrrell Hatton - also shot under par in a strong showing from the home contingent.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
English hopes for a first Open winner for 34 years were boosted with eight players under par after the first round - but Masters champion Rory McIlroy ended the day seven shots off the lead.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
Opens at Shinnecock, dating back to 1986, the average round was 4.2 over and only three of the 624 players have finished under par for the week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
If it can be purchased for less, exchange is under par and is against London.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 3: Estremoz to Felspar by Various
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